Synaptive Medical and Sunnybrook Partnership Foster Safer Outcomes for Canadians with Image-Guided Therapy Technologies Through Grant from Government of Canada
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TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Synaptive Medical Inc., a leader in surgical planning and navigation technology, announced today that the Company will receive a grant under the Industry Consortium for Image Guided Therapy (ICIGT) network from the Government of Canada’s Innovation, Science and Economic Development sector. The proposal is a targeted commercialization initiative that leverages progress in artificial intelligence (AI) facilitated data processing and outstanding research and business expertise in Image-Guided Therapy (IGT). The investment will support ICIGTs estimated $126 million project to quicken the application of AI and machine learning technologies for more accurate image-guided therapies such as MRIs, CT scans and ultrasounds. Synaptive’s integrated suite of medical technology products are tailored to this area of innovation, and this partnership, along with the additional funding, will revolutionize the healthcare landscape with respect to AI- and machine learning-supported diagnostics and treatment. Synaptive’s Modus V™ and integrated BrightMatter™ solutions—including surgical planning, navigation and visualization, and an informatics platform—give leading clinicians and healthcare systems the information they need to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients.